Building Regulations Architect

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

Role: Building Regulations Architect

Location: Essex (Hybrid Working)

Sector: Built Environment

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 + industry leading benefits package

Carriera are looking for a dynamic individual who wishes to develop as a Principal Designer under the Building Safety Act across multiple developments including non-high risk buildings and high risk buildings.

The role requires a clear communicator in both verbal and written forms, someone who is passionate about technical delivery, enjoys the challenges of multitasking across various stages of projects, and enjoys team interaction across the industry.

You will have a good knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022 and ideally have a technical background (Architect, Architectural Technologist, Construction Management).

Duties:

• Attend Design Team/Workshop meetings as per allowance within scope.
• Prepare and produce BSA progress reports at the end of each RIBA Stage/Gateway submission.
• Liaise with other duty holders about design work compliance.
• Ensure reasonable steps are taken to design work which is planned, managed, and monitored to ensure compliance with all relevant requirements.
• Liaise with clients on their duties under the BSA.
• Ensure co-operation is occurring between all other duty holders.
• Coordinate the route to compliance with the consultant team and establish a consensus for compliance.
• Support the project team with notifying the regulator of any duty holder appointments.
• Participate in the Design Development.
• Ensure there is a mandatory reporting plan in place throughout the design phase and available when construction work begins.
• Support the team through change management throughout the design phase and monitor risks to design work compliance.
• Ensure the Fire and Emergency File is in place during the design phase – handing over to the PC during the construction phase.
• Monitor the design development and identify risks to compliance.
• Monitor competency of the design team.

The ideal Candidate will be:

• A candidate with a minimum of 4 years' experience.
• From an Architect, Architectural Technologist, or Construction Management background.
• Chartered or working towards accreditation within the industry.
• Experienced with High Risk Buildings.
• Aware of and understands the PD duties and responsibilities.
• Possessing a keen eye for technical challenges across all parts of the construction industry.
• Understanding of modern methods of construction.
• Comfortable with Building regulations, BSA legislation, BS documents, statutory processes, etc.
• Passionate about technical delivery (not just design).
• Enjoying a process-driven role.
• Enjoying working across multiple jobs at various stages.
• Having the presence and confidence to grow and carry the role.

If you are interested in this role or would like more information, please contact Alex Harcombe on 07930 904405 for further information.

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